AFSA International Arbitration Rules introduced
The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) has introduced rules pertaining to international arbitration and has thus positioned South Africa as an international arbitration seat.
AFSA is the body responsible for the administration of disputes in …
Topics: Commercial & Corporate Law | Dispute Resolution
Virtual hearings are here to stay – 1
The SCA and the High Court refuse to tolerate objections to virtual hearings
As we head into the third wave of COVID-19, much of the complacency that developed after the second wave has abated, having impacted negatively on the “new normal” with many people still of…
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus | Dispute Resolution
Directions to combat Covid-19 in sport, arts and culture amended
Directions to combat Covid-19 in sport, arts and culture activities have been amended. The sports, arts and culture department published the amended Directions in Government Gazette 44872 in terms of Disaster Management Act Regulations.
A new definition on “bio-safe…
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus
Electronic signatures and email – What you need to know
Electronic signatures have long been a debate, especially regarding how binding or non-binding they can be. A recent case helped clarify what has seemingly become a maze of conflicting interpretations of the law.
However, a more recent consideration has been whether…
Topics: Contract Law | Dispute Resolution
Access to Knowledge in Africa 1e (Print and Web PDF)
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The emergence of the Internet and the digital world has changed the way people access, produce and share information and knowledge. Yet people in Africa face challenges in accessing scholarly publications, journals and learning materials…
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
Protecting your IP – Think outside the box but make sure the box is locked
It is vitally important to develop adequate safeguards around one’s intellectual property, whether one is an individual owner of such IP or a company. Intellectual property is an asset after all, especially where such intellectual property is not capable of being…
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
IRMSA compliance now powered by LexisNexis
Legal technology company, LexisNexis South Africa, and the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) have commenced a strategic partnership which will see the recognised Professional Body for Risk Management in South Africa harnessing the power of LexisNexis…
Topics: Running Your Practice
Ambushing a Lion – Is it a good idea?
The British & Irish Lions have arrived in South Africa! However, they touched down amid the country’s third, and seemingly worst, wave of Covid-19 infections. The Lions will face the Springboks in three rugby tests from 24 July and although South African Rugby…
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
Block Exemption for Security of Supply of Essential Goods in place
Regulations designed to exempt firms providing essential goods from Sections 4 and 5 of the Competition Act have been drawn up.
The trade, industry and competition department published the Block Exemption for the Security of Supply of Essential Goods Regulations…
Is having a home office a tax benefit for employees?
Since the start of national lockdown on 26 March 2020, salaried employees have been working from home, some without support from their employers, despite being without a choice and for many, without added remuneration.
In an effort to combat the spread of Covid 19…
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus | Tax Law
